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BMW Roundel logo
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BMW Roundel

Bayerische Motoren Werke AG

Year

1917

The Story

Contrary to popular belief, the BMW logo doesn't represent a spinning propeller. It's derived from the Bavarian state colors with a circular design.

The Meaning

The blue and white quarters represent the colors of the Bavarian Free State, BMW's home region in Germany.

Color Palette

Primary

#0066B1

Secondary

#FFFFFF

Symbolism

Bavarian heritagePrecision engineeringPremium qualityAviation history

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